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Badaro, Beirut, Lebanon

• Oversaw a broad scope of services including strategy formulation, Balanced Scorecard, information systems assurance, human resources management, organizational design, financial management and technology services• Trained and certified over 2000 government employees from across all government entities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in-line with Kingdom’s Vision 2030 • Led business development (leads identification as well as technical scoping and commercial negotiations) • Managed… Show more • Oversaw a broad scope of services including strategy formulation, Balanced Scorecard, information systems assurance, human resources management, organizational design, financial management and technology services• Trained and certified over 2000 government employees from across all government entities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in-line with Kingdom’s Vision 2030 • Led business development (leads identification as well as technical scoping and commercial negotiations) • Managed clients and projects across the Middle East from scoping proposals, to managing the team execution followed by deliverable signoff, billing and collection• Led clients to achieve breakthrough results including strategy formulation/execution, business process re/design, and HR/Financial alignment with organization’s strategy• Facilitated strategy formulation, strategy management, and business process re/design workshops with a variety of clients across different industries• Acted as a personal professional advisor to a number of General Managers, Executives and Government Officials within areas of expertise• Delivered technical trainings to private organizations & public/government entities such as financial institutions, petrochemicals, real estate, security and contracting companies• Participated as a keynote speaker in major strategy and performance management forums in the GCC region Show less

Global

Beirut Central District

• Measured risk exposure relating to achievement of the organization’s strategic objectives• Verified the reliability and integrity of information and the means used to identify, measure, classify, and report such information • Ensured the compliance of the systems established analysing policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulations which could have a significant impact on the organization • Safeguarded assets and, as appropriate, verified the existence of such assets… Show more • Measured risk exposure relating to achievement of the organization’s strategic objectives• Verified the reliability and integrity of information and the means used to identify, measure, classify, and report such information • Ensured the compliance of the systems established analysing policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulations which could have a significant impact on the organization • Safeguarded assets and, as appropriate, verified the existence of such assets • Monitored the effectiveness and efficiency with which resources are employed• Ensured operations or programs’ results are consistent with established objectives & goals • Monitored and evaluated governance processes and the effectiveness of the organization's risk management processes• Oversaw the quality of performance of external auditors and the degree of coordination with internal audit • Provided consulting and advisory services related to governance, risk management and control as appropriate for the organization• Reported periodically on the internal audit activity’s purpose, authority, responsibility, and performance relative to its plan• Identified significant risk exposures and control issues, including fraud risks, governance issues, and other matters needed or requested by the Board• Evaluated specific operations at the request of the Board or management Show less

• Led the Strategy and Management Consulting (MC) practice worldwide• Managed Business development efforts for the MC practice• Handled project management, client relations, business partnerships and corporate strategy services• Implemented Business Intelligence, Balanced Scorecard, MIS, and other management tools and performance management• Developed HR and financial strategies, organizational structures, job descriptions, policies and procedures• Managed information system… Show more • Led the Strategy and Management Consulting (MC) practice worldwide• Managed Business development efforts for the MC practice• Handled project management, client relations, business partnerships and corporate strategy services• Implemented Business Intelligence, Balanced Scorecard, MIS, and other management tools and performance management• Developed HR and financial strategies, organizational structures, job descriptions, policies and procedures• Managed information system strategic planning, business process management, business continuity and disaster recovery planning• Evaluated ERP solutions and prepared implementation and post implementation reviews• Supervised information systems audits for clients in the financial services, banking, production, retail and other industries • Delivered numerous presentations on Balanced Scorecard, Information Systems Audit in various international seminars and conferences Show less

United Arab Emirates

• Led a complete transformation of the organization aimed at designing and implementing a comprehensive organization performance management to measure and improve the company’s operational efficiency and processes’ effectiveness • Used the Balanced Scorecard framework, managed successfully to rectify areas of pain namely in the HR, IT, finance, operations, and the project management functions

Lebanon

• Established the Information Systems Audit and Consulting Department in BDO• Performed information systems audits for clients in the financial services, banking, production, retail and other industries• Performed control reviews for routine & complex IT installations in various sectors • Carried out high level reviews of various platforms• Performed detailed data analysis using IDEA software• Carried out reviews of compliance with various Central Bank circulars for Banks… Show more • Established the Information Systems Audit and Consulting Department in BDO• Performed information systems audits for clients in the financial services, banking, production, retail and other industries• Performed control reviews for routine & complex IT installations in various sectors • Carried out high level reviews of various platforms• Performed detailed data analysis using IDEA software• Carried out reviews of compliance with various Central Bank circulars for Banks and Financial Institutions• Performed detailed business process reviews for clients in the banking/financial sectors• Prepared and negotiated proposals as a response to various Request For Proposals, for assignments in relation to Information Systems Audit & Consultancy Department services• Delivered presentations on Information Systems Audit in seminars & conferences Show less

Horwath, Lebanon

• Coordinated Information Systems services for Lebanon, including Information Systems Audits for clients, and identifying potential new businesses to propose IRM services• Delivered information systems audits for clients in the financial services, banking, production, retail and other industries• Performed control reviews for routine, complex and very complex IT installations in various sectors in Lebanon, and Syria• Carried out high level reviews of various platforms (IBM AS/400… Show more • Coordinated Information Systems services for Lebanon, including Information Systems Audits for clients, and identifying potential new businesses to propose IRM services• Delivered information systems audits for clients in the financial services, banking, production, retail and other industries• Performed control reviews for routine, complex and very complex IT installations in various sectors in Lebanon, and Syria• Carried out high level reviews of various platforms (IBM AS/400, IBM RS 6000, HP 3000, etc.)• Prepared detailed data analysis using IDEA software• Carried out reviews of compliance with various Central Bank circulars for Banks and Financial Institutions• Performed detailed business process reviews for clients in the banking and financial sectors• Prepared proposals as a response to various Request For Proposals, for assignments in relation to IRM services• Assisted in the performance of Financial Audits Show less

Horwath, Lebanon

• Managed the implementation of a network infrastructure installation in the office• Communicated with various suppliers for the purchases and service of computers, printers, routers, firewalls, copiers, etc.• Troubleshot hardware and software problems• Administered the office network: Windows 2000, Domain, DNS, Lotus Notes, PGP Encryption Software• Trained employees on the use of the firm’s software, and security standards• Suggested to the Partners, IT related proposals… Show more • Managed the implementation of a network infrastructure installation in the office• Communicated with various suppliers for the purchases and service of computers, printers, routers, firewalls, copiers, etc.• Troubleshot hardware and software problems• Administered the office network: Windows 2000, Domain, DNS, Lotus Notes, PGP Encryption Software• Trained employees on the use of the firm’s software, and security standards• Suggested to the Partners, IT related proposals for the purchase of different components of the network and systems• Maintained the IT department’s budget Show less

Lebanon

• Completed accounting service and reporting for seven major clients • Implemented a computerized accounting system at the office• Administered the office network: Windows NT, Domain, MS Office

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